Northridge Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 367 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,625
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northridge Preparatory School
6	44
7	41
8	42
9	60
10	60
11	60
12	60

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Year Founded

1976

School Calendar

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School Motto

'Building Men of Intellect and Character Who Love God'

Student Body

Total Students

367 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1320

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Middle School - khaki pants, dress shirt, and Northridge tie. High School - Dress pants and shirt and tie. Jackets worn October through March.

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

ChemistryComparative Government & Politics

English Literature & CompositionEuropean History

MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics

PhysicsSpanish

United States Government & PoliticsUnited States History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,625

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $12,625 - $18,695

% on Financial Aid

65%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,500

College Acceptance Rate

98%

Admissions Director

Joe Egan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldWrestling

Colors

Maroon, Gold

School Mascot

Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

28 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Automotive ClubBiomedical Science

ChessEntomological & Phytological

Hall LeadershipInvestment Club

Lego ClubMath Team

Media ClubModel UN/Debate

NewspaperPhilosophy Club

PoetryPolish Club

RoboticsRocketry

Scholastic BowlSea Scouts

Service ClubYearbook

Zoology

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChorus

DramaMen's Chorus

Strings Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BoxingSki Club

School Notes

Northridge Preparatory School is an independent college preparatory school for young men located in Niles, Illinois.
Every boy has a great mission in life.
And it is the purpose of education to help him discover and fulfill that mission.
Since 1976, Northridge has been partnering with parents in educating the whole person: intellectual, moral, spiritual, and physical.
At Northridge, boys become noble young men.

Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois. The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
Northridge Prep was established in 1976 by a group of parents who envisioned a college preparatory school that would challenge their sons academically, socially and spiritually. Realizing the importance of the middle school years, they sought to include grades 6 through 12 in the Northridge curriculum. The founding parents entrusted the spiritual dimension of Northridge Prep to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church that was founded in 1928.
The School is a member of Chicagoland Christian Conference and Illinois High School Association.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northridge Preparatory School cost?

Northridge Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $12,625 for private students.

What schools are Northridge Preparatory School often compared to?

Northridge Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame College Prep by visitors of our site.

What sports does Northridge Preparatory School offer?

Northridge Preparatory School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. Northridge Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Northridge Preparatory School's ranking?

Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School is Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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